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HerrHexenmeister's Review:

A good, crisp wine for a hot summer's day. Very refreshing!

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

Deep red, some cassis. Not heavy in the mouth. I can't say there's anything negative about it, so it's a good wine and a good price.

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

Nothing really stands out to me, but then again, I'm not very good at dissecting wines. Regardless, I enjoyed it and think it's a good local table wine.

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

I was quite impressed with this Shiraz/Syrah. The last bottle of shiraz I had was an '05 Banrock Station that was just too tannic, but Lindemans is much softer on the palette while still being robust and fruity with a bit of spice to it. Went well, at least I thought it did, with a dinner of grilled lentil patties and sauteed pumpkin and apples with maple syrup.For $5.99 (USD), a good pick, to be sure.

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

Being my first gewurztraminer I don't have any frame of reference for Hogue. I *can* tell you, though, that it certainly is a sweeter wine and I can't say I can taste a lot of acidity. Many descriptions say gewurztraminer tastes of litchis. I can't say that I've yet tried litchis, so I can't say if this is true in the case of Hogue. I taste a certain spiced honeyness in the wine. I think I should need to try a dry gewurztraminer to compare with this one, which, to my palette, is quite sweet.

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

Somewhat mild in flavor, it doesn't really jump out at you, but it acts subtly on the palate. Tastes of summer fruits.A good warm weather wine to go with milder foods.

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

I found Black Opal Cabernet Sauvignon to be nicely balanced between the sweetness and tannins (broad enough description?). I indeed could taste the black currant, spice, and maybe a hint of cranberry?

HerrHexenmeister's Review:

Pale gold in color, with a distinct aroma of honey. The honey comes through in the sweetness of the wine, which is not overpowering, though a soupcon more than I would ideally like. The finish is smooth with a mild, lingering sweetness in the back of the mouth.